Question 1

What's the difference between Estelle and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Estelle is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Badar (2024) dominated by Amber accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Woody, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Estelle or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Estelle scores 4.38/5 vs Guidance at 3.85/5. Guidance's standout strength: Unique, complex drydown with creamy, woody, rose and smoky notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Estelle and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Woody, Vanilla, Powdery, Sweet. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Estelle or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Guidance: Excellent performance and longevity for those who can smell it Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Estelle vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Estelle scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Estelle leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Estelle vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Estelle (11)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Estelle	Guidance
Brand	Badar	Amouage
Year	2024	2023
Rating	4.38	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	12